SchoolScoresCAPA College
Free school · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2QN
01924 583737 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
92 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 38% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 87% | 59% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 43.6 | 35.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
2 subjects, 92 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 46 | 13% | 43% | 30% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 46 | 9% | 33% | 19% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
140 students in this year group.
86% — 6 points above the Wakefield average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 19% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
126 students in this year group.
62% — 10 points above the Wakefield average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 62% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 8% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 62% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 29.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.0% | 4.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 10.7%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 46.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 94% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.0 | 18.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 18th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 1% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 14.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 48% A*/A at A level
- Trinity Academy Cathedral 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Academy City Fields 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Silcoates School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 23% A*/A at A level
- St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Grange Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Horbury Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kettlethorpe High School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is CAPA College's Ofsted rating?
CAPA College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did CAPA College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145869.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.